1. Old Ruins of San Roque Church, Convent and Belfry in Gui-ob, Bonbon, Catarman
These are the testimonials and remnants of the eruption of Old Vulcan Daan in 1871 that wiped out the illustrious town of Catarman. It is a monument with thick century-old walls, belfry and convent which stand reminiscent of the second Spanish settlement established in 1697.
2. Sunken Cemetery
A large white cross marks a cemetery swept into the sea by Old Vulcan Daan's eruption in 1871. From here it is a perfect place to watch the glorious sunset over the ocean. It is also an ideal place for snorkeling and diving. An annual fluvial procession is held by townsfolk in honor of the sunken graves of their forefathers and as a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
3. Old Sto. Rosario Church of 1882 now restored to its former glory in Sagay, Camiguin
4. Via Cruzes - Old Volcano Slope
It is where life-size statues depicting the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ - the 14 Stations of the Cross that dot a trail to Old Volcano's peak are found. At the last station is a sepulcher carefully carved and chiseled out of volcanic rocks. The pilgrims congregate here to pray during Lenten Season.
5. Ancestral House in Los Libertadores St., Mambajao now dwelled by the Francisco Family and built in 1800's
6. Centennial House in Lakas, Mambajao owned by Corrales Family and built in 1800's
7. Katibawasan Falls
A beautiful, clear stream of water cascading 70 meters into a rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Its cold water provides a refreshing summer splash to all bathers.
8. Tuasan Falls
The approach to the wild and mighty falls entails a very scenic hike passing through the quaint Barrio of Mainit, Catarman and along the rocky river bed. The pool below the deafening waterfalls is deep and clear. The surrounding scenery is virgin and perfect for a peaceful picnic. The only sound you hear is that of the tumbling falls and running water. It is 6 kilometers northwest of Catarman proper.
9. Binangawan Falls
In Sagay is Binangawan Falls wherefrom several miniature and gigantic waterfalls gushing through majestic granite stones that converge in one main pool, covered with luscious unspoiled vegetation, and a mystical rainbow is arched by the fall's mist as the sunlight penetrates through it.
10. Ardent Hot Spring
In the heart of the island bubbles this mineral pool with water around 400C. Vapor rises from the heated waters that run down the vents of the dormant Hibok-Hibok volcano. The springs are ideal to bathe in at night surrounded by cool mountain air. It has therapeutic effects. Picnic huts and tables are available in the beautifully landscaped gardens and there is a restaurant on site. It is 6 kilometers southwest of Mambajao.
11. Macao Cold Spring
It is a spring of natural cold and blue-green waters that overflow with grandeur, perfect to soothe and quench one's humid feeling. It is situated at Tupsan Pequiño, Mahinog.
12. Sto. Niño Cold Spring
A spring located 4 kilometers north uphill of Catarman proper. It has a terrific huge pool of cold spring water measuring 25m x 40m sprouting from sandy bottom. The area has native stores, picnic huts and toilets for visitors and guests. It is located 4 kilometers north of central Catarman.
13. Tangub Hot Spring
It is a volcanic hot spring not fully developed a little beneath sea level where a pool is formed by sea stones and corals. Water temperature shifts from cold to lukewarm to warm then to hot as tide changes. Immerse in the warm water inside the pool at low tide and enjoy the cold sea water merging with the hot spring. This rare spring is situated at Naasag, Mambajao - about 12 kilometers west of the capital town; 10-20 meters offshore is ideal for scuba diving.
14. Mt. Hibok-Hibok
Its approach is via the base of Barangay Tagdo in Mambajao. It is a volcano 1250 meters high above sea level. Its slopes are challenges/barriers for professional climbers as they trek skillfully and maneuvers on loose rocks and boulders towards the peak. At the zenith, there is a crater like lake and steam outlets where one can have a clear panoramic view of the entire island and the Bohol Province during sunny clear days.
15. Old Volcano
A volcano located 13 kilometers away from Mambajao with stiff drop off measuring 7,080 meters high above sea level. It is the landmark for PANAAD.
16. Mt. Ilihan
It is located at Butay, Guinsiliban and a 3-hour climb uphill. There, one can see bluish green ridge of mountains and majestic slopes as he recites his Stations of the Cross, especially on Lenten Season. One can experience a sense of relief when reaching the top with its cool mountain breeze. Its splendid beauty is very touching. At the pinnacle, climbers can peacefully camp and take pleasure in unbothered world.
17. White Island
An uninhabited white sandbar where the view of towering Mt. Hibok-Hibok and Old Volcan reflects the grandeur the Province of Camiguin has ever achieved. It is reached within 10 minutes through light water transport from anywhere in Yumbing, Mambajao area.
18. Mantigue Island
The island is 4 hectares of evergreen forest, fringed with white granule sand beaches. A fishing village is found in the north of the island. One side of the island is a white sand beach with coral offshore, and the other opposite side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving. One gets there by light water craft in 25-30 minutes from San Roque, Mahinog.
19. Jicdup Shoal (Dive Spot)
It lies approximately 2 nautical miles from the shore of Balbagon, Mambajao. The seabed rises forming a shoal about 10 hectares in size hosting a variety of aquatic life. It is one of the best dive spots in Camiguin Island teeming with fishes of different species and shapes/sizes. It has excellent visibility and is best for underwater photographs, and novice divers.
20. Burias Shoal (Dive Spot)
Slightly smaller than Jicdup, Burias is among the favorite spot for high adventure seeking divers. It hauls the thrill seeking divers to the shoal to see schools of jacks, tuna, mackerels and barracudas. A verdant black coral covered bottom is also one of its treasures. Diving here can be strong, however, the little effort spent fining against the current is worth the excitement.
21. Taguines Lagoon
It is a lagoon mantled by limpid water, large cliff and gently rolling hills. The brackish water is engulfed in there by a century old crater, ideal for boat and fishing. It is located at Benoni, Mahinog.
22. Centennial Tree
A Pili Nut tree which is more than century old situated at Lakas, Mambajao owned by the Corrales Family. One can marvel how the tree survived the tests of the times as he sees and touches its huge trunk.
CAMIGUIN celebrates year-round festivals like Lanzones Festival held every third week of October when sweet Camiguin lazones is proudly displayed. Highlights of the festival include agri-trade fair and street dancing contest that feature traditional dance, drum circles and colorful ethnic costumes; San Juan sa Hibok-Hibok Festival held every 24th of June in honor of St. John the Baptist with fluvial processions, parades and water sports; Panaad - Holy Week observance when tens of thousands of Christians come to the island to walk around the 64 kilometer circumferential highway as a form of sacrifice, either to fulfill a vow or to do penance for the remission of sins. The pilgrims congregate either at the Old Vulcan or Mt. Ilihan to pray; Camiguin Christmas Festival when choral competition, pastorales contest, parol sa barangay and belen sa barangay are conducted during Yuletide Season; and May Festival when notable fiesta celebrations of almost all barangays in Camiguin are celebrated.
As a natural paradise, the island is perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia. This exquisite island province of varied ecosystems stirs the imagination and baffles the mind. Camiguin boasts kilometers of untouched coastlines with swaying coconut trees and is dotted with hot and cold springs. Fine beaches offer sun-filled days of relaxation and the clear blue water, enchanting marine life and coral reefs beckon diving enthusiasts from all over the world. Get entranced by the beauty of nature as you trek the heights of Camiguin volcanoes, discover and explore unknown trails and caves, delight in the spray of majestic waterfalls, or simply be taken in by the panorama of fields and seas.
KATIBAWASAN FALLS- A beautiful, clear of water cascading 70 meters into rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Its cold water provides a refreshing summer splash to bathers and picnickers. For the more adventurous it is possible to rappel down the waterfall into the plunge pool below. Located 5 kilometers southeast of central Mambajao.
TUASAN FALLS-The approach to the wild and mighty falls entails a very scenic hike passing through the quaint Barrio of Mainit and along the rocky river bed. The pool below the falls are deep and clear. The surrounding scenery is unspoiled and perfect for a peaceful picnic, the only sounds around is that the tumbling falls and running water. Located 6 kilometers northwest of Catarman.
BURA SODA WATER SWIMMING POOL- The one and only in the country where you can swim to a pool of soda water. It is located in Bura, Catarman west of Mambajao
in Camiguin. It has great scenery over the fields and the seas as its cold water provides a refreshing splash to bathers and picnickers. Picnic huts and tables are available beside the pool.
ESPERANZA ARDENT HOT SPRING- In the heart of the island bubbles this mineral pool with water around 40 degrees Celsius. Mist rises from the heated waters that run down the vents in the active Hibok-Hibok volcano. The springs are ideal to bathe in at night surrounded by cool mountain air. Picnic huts and tables are available in the beautifully landscaped gardens and there is a restaurant on site. Located 6 kilometers southwest of Mambajao.
STO. NINO COLD SPRING- A terrific huge pool of cold spring water measuring 25m by 40m sprouting from the sandy bottom. The area has native stores, picnic huts and toilets for picnickers. Located 4 kilometers of central Catarman.
TANGUB HOT SPRING- A volcanic hot spring below the sea bed. The small area is formed by a pool of sea stones and corals and is completely undeveloped. Water tempera-
tures turn from cold to lukewarm, warm and hot as the tide changes. Sit in the water at lowish tide and enjoy the cold sea water as it mixes with the hot spring. Scuba diving is also good about 10-20 m offshore with a gradual drop off. Located 12 kilometers west of Mambajao.
MACAO COLD SPRING- Once you are near the spot, you will be amazed by the crystal blue coloured water. The pool is surrounded by huge trees, some of them are more than a century old. Located in Tupsan Pequeno in Mahinog.
TANGUINES LAGOON- A man-made lagoon mantled by limpid water, large cliffs and gently rolling hills. An ideal place to hire a boat go fishing for the day. Located in Benoni Mahinog.
MT. HIBOK-HIBOK- Approach is through the base of Barangay Tagdo in Mambajao. It is the only active volcano among the 7 others on the island; the 1250 meter slope is a challenge to climbers as the trek entails skillful manuevers in loose rocks and boulders. There is a crater like lake and steam outlets on top of the peak. A clear view of the entire island and Bohol are among the rewards.
OLD VULCAN- The old volcano drops into the sea and makes a natural road high above the ocean. The place has a sheer drop-off of 80 meters; a ledge of swallow water and rocks to sits on and sunbathe. Rich corals abound in the ocean below. Located 13 kilometers west of Mambajao.
WHITE ISLAND- An uninhabited white sandbar with the picturesque Mt. Hibok- Hibok
and old volcano as its backdrop. The picturesque island is ideal for swimming, sunba-thing, snorkeling and viewing the sunrise and sunset over Camiguin. Located 2 kilometer
across the sea from Agoho and Yumbing.
MANTIQUE ISLAND- The island is 4 hectares of evergreen forest fringed with white sandy beaches. A fishing village is found in the north side of the island. One side of the island is a white sand beach with coral offshore, while the opposite side provides a deep drop-off for snorkeling and diving. Located 3 kilometers off shore across from Barangay
Hubangon and San Roque in Mahinog.
Historical Attractions
Experience serenity as you walk among the ruins and relics of Camiguin�s glorious history.
SUNKEN CEMETERY- A large white cross marks a cemetery swept into the sea by Old Vulcan Daan�s eruption in 1871. From here it is a perfect place to watch the glorious
sunset over the ocean. It is also an ideal place for snorkeling and diving, Located in Bonbon, 16 kilometers from Catarman.
OLD CATARMAN CHURCH RUINS- Remnants of the Vulcan Daan eruption in 1871,the monument with its thick century-old walls, belfry and convent stand reminiscient of the second Spanish settlement established in 1697. Located in Bonbon, 16 kilometers from Catarman.
VIA CRUZES, OLD VOLCANO- Life-size statues depicting the 14 stations of the cross dot the trail to the Old Volcano�s peak. There are great views of the island from the top. Located in Bonbon, 16 kilometers from Catarman.
Specials Interest
J & A FISHPEN- A large fish-pen on Tanguiness Lagoon where you can pick the fish or seafood you would like to cooked in the restaurant. The owner is happy to give you a tour
Of the fish-pens, showing you the different types of fish available. The fish-pen also has large monitor lizards and a pithan on display. Located in Benoni.
PHILVOCS OBSERVATORY STATION- Set on top of the Payahan hills the observatory has great views over the Camiguin. One can find a seismograph that monitors the activity of Mt. Hibok-Hibok volcano and the other volcano�s of the island. The observatory also acts as a museum showing pictures and documentation on past erruptions that have rocked the island. Located in the Payahan hills in Mambajao town.
ENIGMATA- (formerly Tarzan�s Nest Three House) A three level architectural master-piece made from natural materials and built on top of the acacia tree. The house acts an art museum with paintings, sculptures and creative works filling every room. Tours of the tree house are available as well as cultural workshops and creative activities. Located in Balbagon, Mambajao.
Festivals
Camiguin�s idyllic charms include its many festivals throughout the year.
Lanzones Festival � held yearly on the third week of October the festival celebrates the
harvest of the sweet fruit that is Camiguin�s pride, the luscious buahan ( the indigenous name for Lanzones). Highlights of the festivals include an agri-trade fair and a street-dancing contest displaying traditional dance, drum circles and colorful ethnic costumes.
San Juan Hibok-Hibok- held annually on June 24 in honor of Saint John the Baptist with fluvial processions, parades and water sports.
Panaad � an annual holy-week activity, during which tens of thousands of Christians visit Camiguin, to walk around the 64 kilometer circumferential highway as a form of
Sacrifice, either in fulfillment of a vow or in a penance for sins. The pilgrims congregate
At the Old Vulcan to pray. The walkway here is lined with life-size sculptures depicting
the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Diving
The sea around Camiguin is indeed fortunate to have endowed with a mast marine treasure trove consisting of prolific coral gardens, abundant seashells and limpets, thorny sea urchins, colorful anemones, starfish and a myriad of aquarium fish. The calm, crystal water of Camiguin make scuba diving and snorkeling an out of this world experience.
CABU-AN POINT- Located between Guisiliban and Benoni lies a colorful reef, displa-ying gigantic brightly colored sea fans branching corals. The pleasant light currents offer- relax diving and fun. It is accessible by shore entry. Visibility in the area varies from 40 to120 feet and is ideal for seasoned underwater photographers.
JICDUFF REEF- Lies approximately 2 nautical miles from the shore of Balbagon, Mambajao. The seabed rises forming a shoal about 10 hectares in size. Hosting a variety
Of aquatic life, it is one of the best dive spots in Camiguin Island. Teeming with fishes of all kinds and sizes and having excellent visibility.
BURIAS SHOAL- Slightly smaller than Jicduff, Burias is among the favorite spot for high adventure seeking divers. To see schools of jacks, tuna, mackerels and barracudas.
A lush, black coral-covered bottom is also one of its treasures. Diving here is tricky because the current can be strong, but the effort spent fighting against such current will be worth the excitement.
OLD VOLCANO- A unique underwater lava formation that rises from the depths of more than 80 feet from the bottom forming a series of pinnacles is the main attraction here. The coral-covered molten rock are surrounded by tropical fishes such as anthias, clown fishes, damsels, and the like. Huge jack and napoleon wrasses occasionally patrol on these areas in search for food.
ADVENTURE SPORTS- Whether at sea or in land, the wonders of nature that greet you are truly fascinating. A range of adventure activities that will keep you occupied for days. These may involve canyoning, rappeling, horse-back riding, boating, trekking, snorkeling and scuba diving.
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